After weeks of amassing all the things that tiny people need when they come into the world, I think we finally have the basics down. And when I say “down,” I mean we have this down to a science, or maybe a fine art.

My husband and I are all about the “combo’s.” What I mean is that we have discovered the joy of items that can be used for several purposes. Basically, these are items that save us money by being 40 things in one instead of having to buy those 40 things separately. Admit it. You love saving money too. Plus, who wouldn’t love a crib/pasta maker/swingset?

In the convertible items line, we have a Pack n’ Play, which converts from a bassinet to a playpen (which I’ve heard is a taboo word now because it implies imprisonment, but is probably still a better word choice than “kiddie jail thing that we throw you in so you can play with toys and stop screaming at us.”) We also have a dresser/changing table which is great for those short on space. Then there’s my personal favorite: the crib that turns from a crib to a toddler bed, then to a day bed, and finally into a twin bed. Wait, read that again. It’s 4 beds..in one! How great is that? When Haley grows up, she and her husband will have a bed to sleep in. Heck, it will be our wedding gift to her. For the $300 that we spent on this thing, you better believe Haley will be passing this bed down to my grandchildren’s grandchildren. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

That said, it’s been a lot of fun decorating the room with everything and waiting for Haley to make her appearance…which still can’t come soon enough for me, even though I know she has some cooking left to do.

Crib and crib sheets. We decided to go with a white/brown/pink/green kind of theme. Yeah, it’s a lot of colors but it looks good!

Dresser/changing table combo!

Getting creative with what little storage space we have.

I just love this little Willow figurine. My boss gave it to me and it’s one of my favorite things in the room! It even kind of looks like Pat and I.

The rocking chair we just got. It’s sooooo comfy! I sat in there for 4 hours the other day reading the Twilight series

Christmas present fromt he McCaffrey’s. I owe them my soul for this!

The baby shower will be in 2 1/2 weeks, I can’t wait! While we have a lot, there’s so much we still need!